If you’re a FiveM server owner or developer, you know the importance of optimizing your server scripts to ensure smooth and efficient gameplay. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of optimizing your FiveM scripts to boost performance and provide a better experience for your players.

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Step 1: Identify Performance Bottlenecks

Before you begin optimizing, it’s crucial to identify the scripts or resources causing performance issues. Use the built-in FiveM tools like the profiler to monitor resource usage.

1. Press F8 to open the console.
2. Type resmon 1 to display the Resource Monitor.
3. Observe which scripts consume the most CPU or memory.

Step 2: Optimize Server-Side Scripts

Server-side scripts can significantly impact performance. Here are some tips to optimize them:

Reduce Resource Intensity

Limit the number of times intensive operations are performed.

Before:

AddEventHandler('playerSpawned', function()
  -- Intense operation
  LoadHeavyAssets()
end)

After:

local assetsLoaded = false
AddEventHandler('playerSpawned', function()
  if not assetsLoaded then
    LoadHeavyAssets()
    assetsLoaded = true
  end
end)

Optimize Database Queries

Use asynchronous queries to prevent blocking the main thread.

Using MySQL.Async for non-blocking database calls:

MySQL.Async.fetchAll('SELECT * FROM users', {}, function(result)
  -- Handle results
end)

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Step 3: Optimize Client-Side Scripts

Client-side optimization is equally important to ensure smooth gameplay.

Efficient Event Handling

Use event handlers efficiently to avoid unnecessary processing.

Before:

Citizen.CreateThread(function()
  while true do
    -- Intensive checks
    PerformChecks()
    Citizen.Wait(0)
  end
end)

After:

AddEventHandler('onResourceStart', function(resourceName)
  if GetCurrentResourceName() == resourceName then
    PerformChecks()
  end
end)

Reduce Frame Time

Minimize the operations performed each frame.

Before:

function DrawTextOnScreen()
  SetTextFont(0)
  SetTextProportional(1)
  SetTextScale(0.0, 0.55)
  SetTextColour(255, 255, 255, 255)
  SetTextEntry("STRING")
  AddTextComponentString("Optimized Text")
  DrawText(0.5, 0.5)
end

Citizen.CreateThread(function()
  while true do
    DrawTextOnScreen()
    Citizen.Wait(0)
  end
end)

After:

Citizen.CreateThread(function()
  while true do
    if ShouldDrawText then
      DrawTextOnScreen()
    end
    Citizen.Wait(100) -- Reduce frequency of checks
  end
end)

Step 4: Utilize Performance Optimization Tools

There are several tools and resources available to help you optimize your FiveM scripts:

• TxAdmin: A powerful tool for managing and optimizing your FiveM server.
• FiveM Artifacts: Keep your server updated with the latest FiveM artifacts to benefit from performance improvements.

Additional Tips

Here are some additional best practices and tips derived from the community:

Removing Native for Coord Distance Calculation

Natives are slow. For distance checks, use vector operations instead of natives.

Before:

local distance = GetDistanceBetweenCoords(coords.x, coords.y, coords.z, v.coords.x, v.coords.y, v.coords.z, true)

After:

local distance = #(coords - v.coords)

Splitting Up Loops

Refactor loops to minimize their impact on performance. Instead of running all checks every tick, split them up if possible.

Use Events

Use events to handle actions instead of checking conditions continuously. For example, use baseevents to handle vehicle entry and exit instead of checking every few milliseconds. (How to improve FiveM re…)

Optimizing your FiveM scripts is key to maintaining a smooth and enjoyable experience for your players. By following these steps and continually monitoring your server’s performance, you can ensure your FiveM server runs at its best.

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